“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
Abraham Lincoln

A vast array of events were planned in 2025 and we’re delighted to say that each received such great support and attendances from the people of Penistone – organisers, performers, participants and audiences alike.

Our launch evening was well attended and a great start to what was to become an amazing 10 days. Just take a look at these events!

MUSIC

“If music be the food of love, play on…”
Shakespeare

So many different types of music events happened including classical, choral, jazz, rock and pop – something for all…

See a short clip of Andy at All is Good HERE

Photos of this fun event can be seen HERE

Elizabeth & Hugh entertained with music and laughter and a good time was had by all at both St Patrick events

The audience had a wonderful night

Alejandro Barnett, 17, wowed with his solo

With people taking part from all walks of life

Crazy Heart at Cubley Hall

Desperados at Penistone Paramount

All wrapped up and ready to begin, with Paul Rafferty in the centre in yellow

Gerrard Sinfonia Concert ‘Spring Strings’ in Denby Church

The inaugural ‘Penistone Voice if the Year’ results are in…see HERE

ART & CRAFT

“I paint flowers so they do not die.”

Frida Khalo

Art comes in so many different forms and is totally subjective, but 2025’s art events brought a vibrancy and hit of colour into our lives in what was a dreary March weather wise.

See more details HERE

An amazing launch event, see HERE to find out more

Read more about these incrediblly talented sculptors HERE

With 84 pieces of art on display this event runs until 31st March, so don’t miss it

The Wise Donkey met Bug Belly the Frog HERE

Raising over £100 for Albert’s Horse Sanctuary see what they got up to HERE

The ever popular Hen’s Teeth had a new venue HERE

Enjoyed by all and so effective, see the art HERE

Inventive, fun and taking place again, see HERE for details

What a great event – see more details including 2025’s winners HERE

DRAMA & FILM

“If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story.”

Orson Welles

The silver screen or the red curtain? Whatever takes your fancy, we’re so lucky to have such amazing venues, particularly the 110 year old Penistone Paramount, elevating the whole experience. You can even grab a drink at the bar while relaxing!

An amazing event bringing cultures together, find out more HERE

Traditional Ukranian dancing

COMEDY & ENTERTAINMENT

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
Charles Dickens

In these stressful days, there’s nothing better than laughter to wash the blues away. Join in with these events for laughter guaranteed…

Adam Briscoe joined Suicide Sucks roadshow with the results being this amazing piece of art.

Prints are available to buy HERE and all proceeds go to Suicide Sucks

LITERATURE & TALKS

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.”
George R.R Martin

With so many varied talks – some combined with walks, some with art, some with music, some on history – Arts Week has many opportunities to get involved and exercise your mind and body. Just look at the diversity of these events…